Three army jawans suffered a freak mishap on Tuesday, after a rope they were using to eject from a helicopter broke. The jawans fell to the ground. Reports said that the jawans were practising ahead of Army Day celebrations in New Delhi. Media reports said the army has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Army Day is observed on 15 January every year to honour Lieutenant General KM Kariappa, who took over as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army on this day. Reports said that the jawans were practising the manoeuvres they will be performing at the event. A report in The Financial Express said the jawans were all stable, and that none of them suffered any serious injuries.